Historic First Street SE Tour
June 24, July 22, August 5, August 26 & September 23 | 10 - 11 AM
Step back into the past as you are guided through the tree lined boulevard of First Street SE. Once known as the Esplanade, it was home to Medicine Hat’s earliest and most affluent settlers. Marvel at the beautifully preserved architecture and explore the social history of the characters who once resided within. Each tour is subtly different as our guides delight in sharing their own stories and memories of this neighborhood, imparting a true sense of place to those eager to listen.
The Historic First Street SE Walking Tour starts OUTSIDE the Esplanade. Please note that the Esplanade does not open to the public until noon.
About your tour guide Sally (McGee) Sehn
Sally was born and raised in Medicine Hat. A frequent patron of the Esplanade Archives, she was a driving force behind this most recent rendition of historical First Street walking tours, created by the Heritage Resources Committee (now Heritage Resources Working Group).
Sally was born and raised in Medicine Hat. She is a past member of the Historic Resources Committee and an impassioned researcher turned tour guide.
A purveyor of historical facts, stories, and forgotten details, she pulls from both her research and memories, to weave a walking experience that will keep the stories of our neighbourhoods alive and well.
